Origin
Hampton, GA
Morning in Hampton on Friday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hampton, GA to Columbus, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
107 mi
172 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, GA
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
This straightforward 107-mile drive from Hampton, Georgia to Columbus, Georgia takes approximately 2 hours and 12 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You'll primarily travel on Chet Atkins Parkway and I-85, with the highway making up 86% of the journey. Expect a fuel cost of around $17 for this trip. Since both the origin and destination are in the Southeast region, you'll remain within familiar territory throughout this efficient route.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.5 miles from Hampton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 107 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, meaning you'll spend most of your time on higher-speed roads. With 86% of the route on highways, expect a consistent pace for much of the 107 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 44.7 miles on Chet Atkins Parkway, offering a solid period of steady driving. While primarily highway, the route transitions between different main roads like Chet Atkins Parkway, I-85, and GA 34, providing some variation in the driving experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chet Atkins Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 44.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chet Atkins Parkway and I 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.3 miles in near GA 54 / Floy Farr Parkway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 107 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 24.3 miles (GA 54 / Floy Farr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.6 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
24.3 mi into trip
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~37m in
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GA 54 / Floy Farr Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 54 / Floy Farr Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
33.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Turn left toward I 85 South: Newnan, Shenandoah
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 85 South: Newnan, Shenandoah
8
58.6 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway toward I 185 South: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
7
103.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
8
103.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 22 Spur West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 22 Spur West
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hampton, GA to Columbus, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Shenandoah along the way.
Shenandoah
33.4 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 44.7 mi | 47m |
| I 85 | 24.9 mi | 26m |
| GA 34 | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Highway 54 West | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| McDonough Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Floy Farr Parkway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| US 19 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| East Lanier Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Chet Atkins Parkway
— 44.7 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, GA and Columbus, GA.
1
Start on East Main Street North
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Main Street North
2
Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
Woodlawn Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on Woolsey Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woolsey Road
5
Turn right onto US 19; US 41; GA 3
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bear Creek Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 19; US 41; GA 3
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 19; US 41; GA 3
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
8
Turn left onto McDonough Road
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
McDonough Road
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto GA 54
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lanier Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on GA 54
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 54 West
11
Continue on GA 54
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Floy Farr Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 54
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Floy Farr Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on GA 34
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
GA 34
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on GA 34
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
GA 34
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 85 South: Newnan, Shenandoah
Use the left lane.
16
Merge onto I 85
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185
45 mi
·
47 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
Exit 21
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 6
Toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
376 ft
·
9 sec
Toward GA 22 Spur West
Use the right lane.
20
Turn slight right onto GA 22 Spur
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Macon Road
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on GA 22 Spur
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynnton Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
404 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Avenue
23
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
10th Street
24
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
25
Arrive at destination
US 27; GA 1
Trip Plan
Given the short 2-hour and 12-minute duration, this route offers great flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after morning traffic has cleared. With only 107 miles, you won't need to worry about extensive fuel stops; the estimated $17 fuel cost is quite manageable. The longest stretch is nearly 45 miles, so plan for a quick break before or after that if you prefer. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Columbus, as dedicated fuel stations might be more concentrated closer to the city center.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.5 miles from Hampton, GA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.5 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbus, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hampton, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hampton, GA
This is one driving day of about 107 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Hampton, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Chet Atkins Parkway for about 44.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.5 mi from Hampton, GA · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.5 miles from Hampton, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Columbus, GA
The final approach into Columbus, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Columbus, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.73 one way
$33.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.30 | $36.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.80 | $39.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.62 | $47.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
| Efficient EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.36 | $4.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.98 | $6.85 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Columbus, GA
Morning in Columbus on Friday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hampton, GA to Columbus, GA covers 107 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chet Atkins Parkway, I 85, GA 34. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.5 miles from Hampton, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 107 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.3 miles (GA 54 / Floy Farr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.6 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hampton, GA to Columbus, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Shenandoah along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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